Mining - number of lasers

[markobgd]

I've read mining tutorial above and there is nothing about number of mining lasers that are in use.
My question is:
Is there any difference if I have 1 mining laser and 9 transport turrets on my Hegemon when, for mining, I use only that single mining laser?
In another words, why would I buy 10 mining lasers if I need only 1?

Thanks!

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We are all dying -- and we're gonna be dead for a long time...

[Exsiled_one]

you gotta hit the rock with that laser. you pick how many do you need to actually hit a rock

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<span style="color:#33CC00">I AM GIVING AWAY MONEY TO CREATIVE MINDS*</span>

[Pinko]

2 are sufficient.

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I want to get off Mr. Igiss' wild ride.

[Rudo]

Mount how many lasers you need to cover the firing arcs you'll be using.

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[markobgd]

thank you, that was quick :-)

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We are all dying -- and we're gonna be dead for a long time...

[Colonel.Tigh]

2 are sufficient.

For what exactly do you need the spare one? Usually the mininglaser does not go blunt, so you will need only one.

[Dusty Lens]

2-4 is all you need.

Like I say in the guide I prefer slots 1-4 at the most then mine in cockpit mode.

[Kazinsal]

In mah ship I've got two mining turrets in 1-2 and standard transport weapons in the rest. Mine in cockpit mode as Dusty says. You generally hit more rocks that way.

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Retired, permanently.

[CCI45-px/Probe149]

and your turrets won't need time to turn in which the rock could be gone already.

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In a brilliant tactical movement, i charged backwards.

[Corsair]

Pressing " ' " will fire all turrets in their current position. Useful for mining. But only using 2 mining lasers might be counterproductive on a Hegemon.

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